Our Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy rich, creamy curry at home. With tender chicken in a spiced tomato sauce, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavours in a fraction of the time.
Nutrition: per serving
Calories516kcal
Carbs14g
Fat41g
Saturates18g
Sugars4g
Protein24g
Fibre4g
Ingredients
500gChicken Thighs
1tbspGhee
1,Onion
3,Garlic Cloves
1tbspGinger
1tbspGaram Masala
1tbspGround Cumin
1tbspGround Coriander
1tbspPaprika
1/2tbspTurmeric Powder
1/2tbspChilli Powder
400gChopped Tomatoes
200mlSingle Cream
100mlWater
2tbspTomato Purée
1tbspLemon Juice
1tspSalt
1handfulFresh Coriander
Instructions
Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add the ghee, then the chopped onions. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until golden.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, and chilli powder. Stir well to coat the onions and release the spices’ aroma.
Add the chicken thighs to the pot and cook for 2–3 minutes until they are lightly browned on all sides.
Pour in the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, lemon juice, and water. Stir to combine and ensure the chicken is fully covered by the sauce.
Cancel ‘Sauté’ mode, secure the Instant Pot lid, and set it to ‘Pressure Cook’ (High) for 10 minutes.
After the cooking time, perform a quick pressure release. Open the lid, stir in the single cream, and adjust salt to taste.
Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ again and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes to thicken it slightly.
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander before serving.
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